https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:09:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1534391 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:49:57 +0000 MuseumGal 1534391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you again for your feedback everyone.&nbsp; I'm very tempted to keep it, especially given how flattering it is, and how kind many of your compliments were.&nbsp; However - for multiple reasons, I just didn't feel comfortable in it today at work.&nbsp; I felt too young, too exposed, too ... lightweight, I guess.&nbsp; I tried to come up with non-work occasions where I *would* feel comfortable and came up with ... the ballet.&nbsp; Which I go to four times a year, and don't really need another dress for.&nbsp; So ... it's going back.&nbsp; I don't love it enough. </p> <p>(photos removed)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1534364 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:15:45 +0000 Jaime 1534364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1534355 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:11:46 +0000 E 1534355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like everyone else, I find the shape very traditionally flattering &amp; not at all too young! I wonder if it's a bit flirtier than your usual style, and that's what's throwing you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1534266 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 23:49:09 +0000 Suz 1534266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it on you. I don't see it as too "young" -- but I think I know why you do. In the 90s prints like this were trending for a while (i.e. when <b>WE</b> were young). I think it's a flattering cut and easy to wear. A useful item.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for the cleavage -- well, speaking as someone who will <b>NEVER</b> have cleavage no matter how hard I try, I do not find cleavage in the least offensive. I understand why women want to cover up a wee bit at work, but I see it as beautiful curves and nothing to worry about. There are a lot of other body issues I'd worry about first, before cleavage. Especially in a more casual dress.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1534264 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 23:46:53 +0000 Jenn 1534264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress on you, but have concerns about wearing it in a dressy way. I'm guessing, based on what you said about price, that it's not silk or another high-end fabrication, and it doesn't read as particularly dressy to me. Wearing that sort of a dress in a dress-up context does strike me as a bit "young", whereas wearing it casually would work for anyone. If you can't make it work for work/casual, I vote no.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1534189 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:24:07 +0000 donnat 1534189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks awsome on you. I don't think the boobage is too much at all. Also I think it would look great dressed down.<br /> I think it is the print that is giving you that fast fashioney vibe but I see it more as a vintagey print. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1534165 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 21:59:41 +0000 rachylou 1534165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it on you. It's so pretty... But I have to say it feels a bit young to me in the sense that it's not the most powerhouse look... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1533959 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:45:47 +0000 catgirl 1533959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the fit is fantastic so it's all about whether the print speaks to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1533956 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:44:02 +0000 celia 1533956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In really like this dress on you. I don't think that it reads too young at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1533915 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:50:24 +0000 abc 1533915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the print, the cut, everything about it. &nbsp;I vote keep, too. &nbsp;Cool how GB works that you can wear and THEN decide! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1533830 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 14:13:41 +0000 Angie 1533830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this dress on you. The shape is very flattering. Perfectly age appropriate. A hundred thumbs up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1533820 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 14:07:04 +0000 Tania 1533820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it fits you well.&nbsp; I agree with Carter that the other had more oomph on you because of the color.&nbsp; I don't think it is inappropriately booby or young.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1533813 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 13:50:40 +0000 Maneera 1533813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote to keep from me! I love fit and flare dresses and own not one but 6 dresses similar to this.</p> <p> The cut is very flattering and the cleavage I see doesn't bother me at all. I really like this dress worn casually too ---- with flat sandals and a cute bag. </p> <p>I don't think it looks 'young' at all. The sober colour and print is very appropriate for your age, MG. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1533811 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 13:49:12 +0000 carter 1533811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Husbands do tend to like the booby dresses, don't they? I think it fits you well, and it's pretty, but it doesn't pack a punch like yesterday's dress. Yesterday's had the amazing color and the bold, graphic design. This one doesn't have the same oomph. Not that that's bad. I have what I call "back pew" dresses that are absolutely necessary...probably more often than the Wow dresses. So...if you need a back pew dress, it's a great choice. If you want a dress that makes you shine, try another one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1533806 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 13:27:44 +0000 Word Lily 1533806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's very flattering! And I agree with Dee that it doesn't seem like any more cleavage than the other one. What about it gives you the <i>young</i> vibe? It also doesn't seem overly formal to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1533801 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 13:17:33 +0000 Liz 1533801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it's too young, but I think it's a neither here nor there dress. Not wearable for you to work, and yet not particularly dressy. Do you have places that are neither work and neither "particularly" dressy to wear it to? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1533799 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 13:13:41 +0000 Dee 1533799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I vote keep! The cut is very flattering on you and it doesn't seem to show more cleavage than the other one. And to me, the dark colors make it age appropriate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1533790 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:58:18 +0000 Sadie 1533790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it a lot too. If you are concerned about cleavage, try it with a black camisole. This dress would also look great in winter with black tights and booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dress-2#post-1533788 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:53:21 +0000 MuseumGal 1533788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Continuing my August dress challenge, here is another Gwynnie Bee number I'm considering keeping.&nbsp; Although I'm wearing this to work today, if I keep it, I would consider this a more formal frock (my office culture is <i>very</i> casual).</p> <p>Pluses </p> <ul> <li>in terms of traditional figure flattery, this is about as good as it gets for me</li> <li>comfortable</li> <li>not sleeveless!</li> <li>both the pattern and silhouette seem vaguely turn of the century, and can also read as a bit boho</li> <li>affordable</li> </ul> <p>Minuses</p> <ul> <li>again more body con than I'm used too, plus it's even more booby than the last one (although this is less of a concern since I'd probably wear it with a chiffon wrap and not to work)</li> <li>it feels a bit ... young?</li> <li>fast fashion-y??</li> </ul> <p>I think my biggest concern about this dress is that I'm 48 years old, and I worry that it's a bit <i>jeune</i> for me.&nbsp; However husband gave me an unsolicited opinion this morning that he liked it, so I guess <i>he</i> doesn't think it's inappropriate!&nbsp; Anyway, I value your opinions Fabbers, so please weigh in -&nbsp; Keep (for dressier occasions) or Return? </p>